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Tenmars TM-12E Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Clamp-on meter TM-12E TM-13E TM-13R HB2TM12E0003...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. FEATURES ........... 3 2. SPECIFICATIONS ........3 3. Instrument Description ........8 4. Measurement ..........10 4.1. Notes ........10 4.2. AC Current (ACA) measurement11 4.3. AC Voltage (ACV) measurement12 4.4. DC Voltage (DCV) measurement12 4.5. DC Current (DCA) measurement13 4.6.

  • Page 4: Features

    TM-12E/13E/13R 1. FEATURES Thank you for purchasing this instrument. Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using your digital clamp meter correct operation will insure the best performance and decrease the possibility of damages. *Jaws opening up to 30mm.
  • Page 5 TM-12E/13E/13R j).Auto Power Off: The power will be automatically turn off while the range set is unchanged for more than 30 minutes. k).Disabling Auto Off: Set the range selector OFF position to any range and also press down ZERO or RANGE button.
  • Page 6 TM-12E/13E/13R DCA (Auto/Manual)(13E/13R) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection (2.0%+10) 600A rms(60 0.01A Second) 400A 0.1A ACA (Auto/Manual)(12E/13E) Range Resolution Accuracy Overload Protection 50Hz~60 Hz  (2.0%+10) 0.01A 600A rms (60 second) 400A 0.1A ACA (Auto/Manual) Ture RMS:From 10% to 100% of...
  • Page 7 TM-12E/13E/13R ACV Ture RMS:From 10% to 100% of the range (13R) Range Resolution Accuracy Input Overload Impedance Protection (1.2%+40) 400mV 0.1mV 100MΩ DC/AC 660V rms 50Hz~60Hz (1.2%+20) 11MΩ 40Hz~499 Hz (2.0%+20) 500Hz~1KHz (1.2%+5) 10mV 10MΩ 400V 100mV 40Hz~499 Hz (2.0%+5)
  • Page 8 TM-12E/13E/13R Frequency (Auto-Ranging)(12E) Range Resolution Accuracy Max. Overload Sensitivity Protection  (0.8%+3) 3V rms 4KHz DC/AC 600V rms 40KHz 10Hz 400KHz 100Hz Continuity Range Buzzer Max. Open Voltage Overload Protection below 40 About-1.5VDC 600V rms Resistance (12E) Range Resolution Accuracy Max. Open...

  • Page 9: Instrument Description

    TM-12E/13E/13R 3. INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION a. Safety guard. b. Jaw Trigger. c. Rotary Range Selector. d. LCD e. COM Jack: it is used for the connection of negative signal input while measuring DCV, ACV,Ω/ f. V/Ω Jack: It is used for the connection of positive signal input while measuring DCV,ACV,Ω/...
  • Page 10 TM-12E/13E/13R Fig.1 1. Inductive clamp Jaw 2. Safety guard 3. Data hold utton(12E) ZERO button(13E/13R) 4. Range button(13E/13R) 5. Rotary Range selector 6. LCD 7. V/ΩJack 8. Jaw Trigger 9. Range button(12E) Hold button(13E/13R) 10. COM Jack EN-9...

  • Page 11: Measurement

    TM-12E/13E/13R 4. MEASUREMENT CAUTION When this button is pressed, the range is unchanged. 4.1. NOTES 1. Check if the batteries are installed properly. 2. Check if the LCD and the range indicator show the same as the function desired. 3. When changing range, firstly remove the tested conductor or electrical circuit from the clamp jaw in order to avoid and accident.
  • Page 12 TM-12E/13E/13R 12. In order to avoid reading incorrect data, you have to replace the batteries immediately when the symbol BAT appears on the LCD. 13. Do not touch the circuit board before you take any adequate action, and thus prevent from any damage of contamination and static electricity.

  • Page 13: Ac Voltage (Acv) Measurement12

    TM-12E/13E/13R 4.3. AC VOLTAGE (ACV) MEASUREMENT WARNING Maxim input for DCV or ACV is 600V. Do not attempt to take any voltage measurement that exceeds the limits. Exceeding the limits could cause electrical shock and damage the clamp meter. 1. Select “V~" range.

  • Page 14: Dc Current (Dca) Measurement13

    TM-12E/13E/13R 4.5. DC CURRENT (DCA) MEASUREMENT WARNING Make sure that all the test leads are disconnected from the meter’s terminal for current measurement. Select “ A” range. Check if the display shows zero in advance. If the display doesn’t show zero, press “ZERO” button. (If the current measurement is over 40A, press “RANGE”...

  • Page 15: Continuity Test

    TM-12E/13E/13R 4.7. CONTINUITY TEST 1. Select “V/ “ range. 2. Insert the test leads into the jacks. The red test lead plug into V/Ω jack, and the black test lead plug into COM jack. 3. Connect the two long ends of test leads to the...

  • Page 16: Safety Precaution

    TM-12E/13E/13R If the equipment is used in a manner not specified ⚫ by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Do not touch or be close to the inductive clamp when ⚫ measuring current. Individual protective equipment (for example: ⚫...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Notes

    TM-12E/13E/13R 6. Keep you insulated from the object waiting for measuring. 7. Do not operate the meter under the environment with explosive gas (material), combustible gas(material) steam or filled with dust. 8. In order to avoid reading incorrect data, you have to replace the batteries immediately when the symbol BAT appears on the LCD.

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Care

    TM-12E/13E/13R 7.2. MAINTENANCE AND CARE 1. This meter is a precision digital instrument. Whether in use or in storage, please do not exceed the specification requirements to avoid any possible damage or danger during use. 2. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents, water, and wet cloth to clean the instrument.
  • Page 20 TENMARS ELECTRONICS CO., LTD 6F, 586, RUI GUANG ROAD, NEIHU, TAIPEI 114, TAIWAN. E-mail: service@tenmars.com http://www.tenmars.com...

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